Police: Woman Shot in Selma in Domestic Violence Incident
A woman has been shot in Selma in what police are calling a domestic violence incident.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Reaction to Mayor Reed’s Audio Recording, Allegation of Extortion Attempt
WAKA 8 hit the streets of Montgomery to get your reaction to the ongoing story involving the audio clips of Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and his allegation that a community leader used them as part of an extortion attempt.
Alabama Prison Chief Says Lack of Staffing Remains Top Issue
The head of Alabama’s prison system says staffing remains “the number one issue” and is looking to a combination of outsourcing and pay and benefit changes to increase the number of officers.
UPDATE: Bones Found in Submerged Car in Chambers County Matched to Man Missing Since 1976
Human bones found inside a submerged car in Chambers County in 2021 have been matched to a college student who had been missing for 47 years, according to a Georgia sheriff.
Spring Has Arrived Early!
While the calendar says February, the weather decided to bring Spring-like conditions for us… #alwx
Several 80 Degree Days Ahead
Spring has seemed to arrive early, as several days around or above 80° are ahead… #alwx
Charles Lee Responds to Mayor Steven Reed’s Accusation of Extortion Attempt
Montgomery businessman and non-profit owner Charles Lee has spoken to WAKA 8 about the claim by Mayor Steven Reed that Lee tried to extort money from the city.
Police: Alabama Basketball Star Brandon Miller Delivered Gun in Fatal Shooting
University of Alabama basketball star Brandon Miller brought a teammate the gun that was used in a fatal shooting near campus, an investigator testified Tuesday.
Pay It Forward: Delphia Macon of Prattville
Delphia Macon wears many hats. She served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years. She is now a housing inspector as well as the Maxwell-Gunter Protestant Chapel choir director.
Man Faces Charges Connected to Suspected Fentanyl Death in Auburn
Auburn police say a man faces several drug-related charges following a suspected drug overdose death involving fentanyl.
